MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis chalked (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush chalked (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chalked (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis chalked (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside seat belt cover missing
Centre Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
offside seat belt cover missing
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D720 KSJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D720 KSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D720 KSJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1986.
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